SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

State of New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services

State Military Reservation

Concord, NH

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Position # 19360

$25.40/hour - $34.14/hour

37.5-Hour Basic Work Week

• See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services has a full-time vacancy for Senior Accountant.

Summary

To coordinate cost accounting obligations/fiscal activities for Federal Cooperative Agreements/Appendices of the Department of Military Affairs & Veterans Services.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS

Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience OR equivalent combination of 5 years of education and experience after completion of high school.
• Education and experience must be in accounting, business, finance, or related field.

License/Certification

Valid driver’s license or access to transportation

Other Requirements: Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check

Trainee Option: Not Applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience in the Lawson Accounting System (NH FIRST), Excel and Cost Accounting methods

2. Knowledge of the National Guard Cooperative Agreement Program

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must pass a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) used in the performance of assigned work duties within 12 months of hire and be eligible for renewal as a condition of employment.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

In-Band Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes No

Criteria: None

DISCLAIMERS:

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.

When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.

Responsibilities

DETAILED TASKS (STANDARD): None

DETAILED TASKS (AGENCY/POSITION-SPECIFIC):

Maintains agency cost accounting systems/records to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines and makes recommendations for system improvements.

Performs reconciliations between revenue/expenditure reports generated by the State Financial System and compares to the Federal Resource Manager records.

Develops and maintains useful cost accounting reports for both Federal Resource Managers and Federal Program Managers.

Works collaboratively with Federal Resource Managers or Federal Program Managers to increase the efficiency and timeliness of the federal reimbursement of costs incurred by the state for activities within the scope of the state/federal Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA).

Executes year-end close-out procedures at the end of each state fiscal year and assists the Chief Accountant in close-out procedures at the end of each federal fiscal year.

Makes preliminary recommendations of procedures, formats or methods to the Chief Accountant for compliance with National Guard Regulation 5-1, Grants and Cooperative Agreements, New Hampshire National Guard Cooperative Agreements Standard Operating Procedures, federal fiscal laws and other applicable federal/state rules, regulations or procedures and how they apply to the proper cost accounting procedures.

Participates in the business office leadership meetings with the Federal Program Managers and the Cooperative Agreement Council and provides reports as needed. Attends required Fiscal Law and Cooperative Agreement trainings and other related educational opportunity sessions.

Provides the Chief Accountant and Chief of Finance and Administration with input on budget development with regards to the Cooperative Agreements and federal budgeting requirements.

Provides supportive payroll reporting functions to assist Federal Program Managers as needed, to include computing and reviewing payroll worksheets for those federally reimbursed employees ensuring that variations in employee working schedules and cost accounting of work is accurately reflected.

For further information please contact Cheri Fitzgerald, Human Resources: cheri.r.fitzgerald@dmavs.nh.gov or 603-227-1527.

• TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964